Florida Lawmakers

Mike Beltran, the former Florida House Representative and Republican nominee for Florida’s 14th Congressional District, affirmed that he will end the ongoing affordability crisis upon entering office, taking jabs at his opponent, Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), for her role in it. In an interview with Bay News 9’s “Political Connections”, Beltran addressed several issues, including […]

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has endorsed Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) for reelection in Florida’s 27th Congressional District (FL CD 27). “The best friend Colombia has in the United States Congress is María  Elvira Salazar,” President de la Espriella said. “She has always been there, and she has always defended Colombia. “That is why […]

The Florida Planned Parenthood political action committee endorsed several Florida candidates Monday, including Democrats David Jolly and Gwen Graham for governor and lieutenant governor, respectively. The PAC also announced its backing of Democrat José Javier Rodríguez for attorney general. The three candidates were joined by a long list of endorsements for Democratic candidates for state […]

Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) reaffirmed her support for the Trump administration’s efforts to bring peace to the Russia-Ukraine war amid criticism and backlash over President Donald Trump’s recently announced oil deal with Russia and purported energy ceasefire between the two nations. Few elected officials currently speaking out on President Trump’s efforts regarding a peace […]

The U.S. Pentagon's announcement to livestream the military’s first execution by firing squad in more than 80 years has drawn avid support from Congressman Randy Fine (R-Fla.) despite swaths of backlash worldwide. Recently, the Department of Defense confirmed that it will publicly display the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former U.S. Army major convicted […]

Florida lawmakers are advising and warning Floridians ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ expected landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Hurricane Isaias is expected to approach the panhandle at around 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. The National Hurricane Center has also advised that “preparations to protect […]

Amid the recent disturbing allegations involving seven fraternity brothers from Cornell University against a female classmate, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) has reintroduced a bipartisan bill to combat sexual abuse on college campuses. “The horrifying allegations recently brought to light at Cornell University are a disturbing example of the dangers students can face and underscore the […]

As Israel marks three years since the horrific Oct. 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas, Florida lawmakers took the time to commemorate the event, condemning the atrocities and remembering the more than 1,200 lives lost and over 250 hostages taken in the tragedy. Congresswoman Frankel Introduces Resolution Recognizing Attacks Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) joined colleagues to introduce […]

Opponents in Florida’s 8th Congressional District race, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (R) and former Brevard County School Board member Jennifer Jenkins (D) recently faced off in a debate ahead of the 2026 Midterm general election. During the debate, both nominees discussed issues such as the ongoing affordability crisis affecting Floridians, healthcare, Florida’s Amendment 3, social welfare, […]

During a Fox News appearance Sunday, Florida Republican Party Chairman Evan Power made it clear that Florida is red and will remain red after the midterms, as voting polls are set to open in less than a month. Chairman @EvanPower joined Fox News yesterday to discuss the path to victory for Florida Republicans in the […]

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) is calling on the federal government to launch a “prompt and exhaustive” investigation into the death of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old whose mysterious death has garnered nationwide attention. “Nolan Xavier Wells’ family deserves answers. I have called on the National Park Service to conduct a prompt, exhaustive investigation into his […]

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to lower record-high fuel costs to provide relief for truckers and farmers nationwide. “For many years, farm vehicles, construction equipment, and other off-road vehicles have used what is known as ‘red dye’ diesel… which is exactly the same as normal diesel, but is sold tax-free for off-road vehicles […]

Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-25), Scott Franklin (R-18), Darren Soto (D-09), and Kat Cammack (R-03) have banded together to introduce the bipartisan Restore Agricultural Investment, Stability and Expansion (RAISE) Act of 2026 to help American farmers and growers recover from natural disasters. The Bill's Function The bill seeks to amend the 2014 Agricultural Act by […]

State House Candidate Elizabeth Holmes was recently joined by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon for a canvasing event in her District 94 bid in Royal Palm Beach over the weekend. The teamwork is arguably interesting for Holmes, given that Nixon is a self-described socialist and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). […]

In a recent interview with CBS News Miami’s “Facing South Florida with Jim DeFede,” Angie Nixon, the Democratic nominee for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat, asserted that she does not fully agree with the Democratic Socialists of America’s (DSA) policy agenda. “I think it’s really important to know that I don’t believe in everything the DSA […]

Florida Senators Rick Scott (R) and Ashley Moody (R) have teamed up to introduce legislation that would halt oil and gas projects along a pivotal military readiness range. The “Protecting Florida’s Offshore Military Readiness Act” aims to strengthen and maintain U.S. military readiness in the Gulf of America by blocking oil and gas development and […]

In the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance touched down in Florida to motivate and energize Republican voters. The Trump 47 committee hosted a midterm rally in Lakeland, Fla., with Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) and Vance as the special guests. “Florida is facing one of the easiest choices I have ever […]

Several Florida laws went into effect this week after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed them following the 2026 legislative session. The following are five to know: SB 432: Intoxicating Substances Better known as "Meg's Law," SB 432 prohibits licensed tobacco and nicotine retailers (such as smoke shops or vape stores) from possessing, selling, or distributing nitrous […]